Overview
International Education MA sits in a competitive part of the UK market, which works in your favour once you know which departments to aim at. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in International Education is reflective in style, drawing on your own experience throughout. We currently work with 40 universities on this course across 31 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £16.000 to £34.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
This leads into the business and administration of education across borders rather than into a classroom. Recruitment, partnerships, mobility and quality assurance are where most of the posts are.
Roles graduates go into
- International officer or recruitment manager
- Partnerships and mobility coordinator
- Admissions manager
- Study abroad adviser
- Programme quality officer
- Education consultant
Where they work
- Universities and their international offices
- Recruitment agencies and pathway providers
- International and bilingual schools
- British Council and cultural agencies
- Education consultancies
After the course
There is no register. Language skills and time working in a recruitment market are what move this career on.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£16,000 - £34,000